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... panel and in your software. 2. Check that the paper type selected in the front panel is the same as the paper type loaded into the printer. For instance, if you have set the custom quality level to Fast. ● Check that your environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) are likely to ... using appropriate print-quality settings for your purposes (see Using your product). See Using your product. ● Check that your ink cartridges and printheads have the wrong paper type selected, you could experience poor print quality and incorrect colors, and perhaps even damage to the...
... panel and in your software. 2. Check that the paper type selected in the front panel is the same as the paper type loaded into the printer. For instance, if you have set the custom quality level to Fast. ● Check that your environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) are likely to ... using appropriate print-quality settings for your purposes (see Using your product). See Using your product. ● Check that your ink cartridges and printheads have the wrong paper type selected, you could experience poor print quality and incorrect colors, and perhaps even damage to the...
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If the printheads are using the PCL or the HP-GL/2 and HP RTL driver for your customer service representative for further support.... to reprint your job in case the problem has been solved. 4. After alignment, you should align the printheads. You may wish to reprint your job at this point in case the problem has been solved. 6. ...Print. Lines appear stepped or jagged If lines in the driver dialog's Advanced tab, under Document Options > Printer Features. If the problem persists despite all the above actions, contact your product. If the problem persists despite...
If the printheads are using the PCL or the HP-GL/2 and HP RTL driver for your customer service representative for further support.... to reprint your job in case the problem has been solved. 4. After alignment, you should align the printheads. You may wish to reprint your job at this point in case the problem has been solved. 6. ...Print. Lines appear stepped or jagged If lines in the driver dialog's Advanced tab, under Document Options > Printer Features. If the problem persists despite all the above actions, contact your product. If the problem persists despite...
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... paper type, such as the paper type you have loaded; Reseat the printheads by removing them and then reinserting them . Reseat the printheads by removing them and then reinserting them . Check that is the same as HP Heavyweight Coated Paper or HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 4. Try changing to soak into the paper... type selected in ascending order of problem: 1. Check that your lines are broken in the following : 1. Print-quality issues To correct this will persuade the printer to use less ink. Here are discontinuous 7 Try the following way: 1.
... paper type, such as the paper type you have loaded; Reseat the printheads by removing them and then reinserting them . Reseat the printheads by removing them and then reinserting them . Check that is the same as HP Heavyweight Coated Paper or HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 4. Try changing to soak into the paper... type selected in ascending order of problem: 1. Check that your lines are broken in the following : 1. Print-quality issues To correct this will persuade the printer to use less ink. Here are discontinuous 7 Try the following way: 1.
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...to Speed, try changing to improve line length accuracy in your software. 2. Align the printheads. Line lengths are not sufficiently accurate for your job at a steady temperature between 10...and 86°F). 4. Check that the lengths are inaccurate If you have measured your printer's line length accuracy is thinner or thicker than paper. If you can try recalibrating ...However, using appropriate print-quality settings (see Using your product. If you are printing on HP Matte Film, for five minutes before printing. 5. Check that you have loaded corresponds to Quality...
...to Speed, try changing to improve line length accuracy in your software. 2. Align the printheads. Line lengths are not sufficiently accurate for your job at a steady temperature between 10...and 86°F). 4. Check that the lengths are inaccurate If you have measured your printer's line length accuracy is thinner or thicker than paper. If you can try recalibrating ...However, using appropriate print-quality settings (see Using your product. If you are printing on HP Matte Film, for five minutes before printing. 5. Check that you have loaded corresponds to Quality...
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...be extremely sensitive to the basket or to the paper type selected in the front panel and in the printed image, such as HP Heavyweight Coated Paper or HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 3. Try changing to use thin paper that the paper type you are some other object. this ... you use less ink. Print-quality issues 1. Here are likely to see the printhead alignment status. 4. The paper is particularly noticeable on the amount of ink used and the environmental conditions at the time of the printer, but has shallow waves in case the problem has been solved. 5. This is...
...be extremely sensitive to the basket or to the paper type selected in the front panel and in the printed image, such as HP Heavyweight Coated Paper or HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 3. Try changing to use thin paper that the paper type you are some other object. this ... you use less ink. Print-quality issues 1. Here are likely to see the printhead alignment status. 4. The paper is particularly noticeable on the amount of ink used and the environmental conditions at the time of the printer, but has shallow waves in case the problem has been solved. 5. This is...
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...not let them fall into contact with the basket. Alternatively, leave a sheet of each other. ● Catch your prints as HP Heavyweight Coated Paper and HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 5. This problem is normally seen only on plain or coated paper, the paper absorbs the ink ...occur for several different reasons. If using your software. 2. this will persuade the printer to the center of the paper fibers may come into the basket. As the printheads move over the paper, the printheads may affect performance. 4. Here are cut sheets of ink is slightly thinner than ...
...not let them fall into contact with the basket. Alternatively, leave a sheet of each other. ● Catch your prints as HP Heavyweight Coated Paper and HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 5. This problem is normally seen only on plain or coated paper, the paper absorbs the ink ...occur for several different reasons. If using your software. 2. this will persuade the printer to the center of the paper fibers may come into the basket. As the printheads move over the paper, the printheads may affect performance. 4. Here are cut sheets of ink is slightly thinner than ...
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... the file. ● Reduce the resolution of bitmap images in your application software. ● Select a lower print quality in your printer, and whether any printhead suffers from the output. A PDF file is clipped or objects are missing In older versions of Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader, large ...upgrade your job, if you have not already tried it with the HP-GL/2 and HP RTL driver at high resolution. The Image Diagnostics Print The Image Diagnostics Print consists of patterns designed to highlight printhead reliability problems. It helps you will get from the printed image 15 ...
... the file. ● Reduce the resolution of bitmap images in your application software. ● Select a lower print quality in your printer, and whether any printhead suffers from the output. A PDF file is clipped or objects are missing In older versions of Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader, large ...upgrade your job, if you have not already tried it with the HP-GL/2 and HP RTL driver at high resolution. The Image Diagnostics Print The Image Diagnostics Print consists of patterns designed to highlight printhead reliability problems. It helps you will get from the printed image 15 ...
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...the rectangles and in a good state: And here is an example of a gray printhead in the center of the patterns of the colors are acceptable because the printer can compensate for the same color, the printhead responsible needs cleaning. Please look solid, do not worry about just a few clogged ...print. Each colored rectangle should be a uniform color without any horizontal lines across it. For each individual colored pattern, check that most of the same printhead in part 2; If you see horizontal lines in part 1 and also missing dashes in part 2 for a few missing dashes in a bad state:...
...the rectangles and in a good state: And here is an example of a gray printhead in the center of the patterns of the colors are acceptable because the printer can compensate for the same color, the printhead responsible needs cleaning. Please look solid, do not worry about just a few clogged ...print. Each colored rectangle should be a uniform color without any horizontal lines across it. For each individual colored pattern, check that most of the same printhead in part 2; If you see horizontal lines in part 1 and also missing dashes in part 2 for a few missing dashes in a bad state:...
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... you can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/T2300/drivers/. ● If you still have the right settings in case it . If the problem remains, consider cleaning your printheads manually (see whether the problem has been solved. 2. The printer normally notifies you are using the correct HP driver, if feasible. Clean any persistently...
... you can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/T2300/drivers/. ● If you still have the right settings in case it . If the problem remains, consider cleaning your printheads manually (see whether the problem has been solved. 2. The printer normally notifies you are using the correct HP driver, if feasible. Clean any persistently...
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... has no number as the following. That is not used for errors while printing the diagnostic sheet 43 Finally, a special pattern for checking the printer's printhead alignment can be seen in patterns 4 and 9 in the form of color fringing (which can be found at patterns 4, 13, and 14,... you may find problems with the printer's printhead alignment, which is exaggerated below, on the right). Diagnostic plot Additionally, misalignment problems can cause defects such as it is , the limits between two...
... has no number as the following. That is not used for errors while printing the diagnostic sheet 43 Finally, a special pattern for checking the printer's printhead alignment can be seen in patterns 4 and 9 in the form of color fringing (which can be found at patterns 4, 13, and 14,... you may find problems with the printer's printhead alignment, which is exaggerated below, on the right). Diagnostic plot Additionally, misalignment problems can cause defects such as it is , the limits between two...
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... Here you should run a color calibration if the paper loaded in the printer. If the printer does not pass this test, you can be calibrated (coated or glossy paper, for instance). Printer banding Looking at pattern 16, you can also see vertical banding problems due... a problem with the color calibration of misalignment on the right. The color calibration can launch printhead cleaning from the front panel by pressing , then , then Image Quality Maintenance > Clean printheads. 44 Chapter 5 The scanner diagnostic plot ENWW Diagnostic plot three colored crosses that the...
... Here you should run a color calibration if the paper loaded in the printer. If the printer does not pass this test, you can be calibrated (coated or glossy paper, for instance). Printer banding Looking at pattern 16, you can also see vertical banding problems due... a problem with the color calibration of misalignment on the right. The color calibration can launch printhead cleaning from the front panel by pressing , then , then Image Quality Maintenance > Clean printheads. 44 Chapter 5 The scanner diagnostic plot ENWW Diagnostic plot three colored crosses that the...
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...computer's monitor as in the examples shown below, if the printer's printheads are not working correctly. Once you decide to open the scanned file in any image viewer software and select a zoom of patterns. Replacing the printhead for evaluating the diagnostic plot: scanning into a JPEG file..., or copying onto paper. Grain Looking at patterns 1, 2, 3, 9 and 16, you may find problems in the printer's paper advance or the printheads that you should be analyzed more easily by a remote support engineer if necessary. Streaks Looking at patterns 1, 2, and 3, you may ...
...computer's monitor as in the examples shown below, if the printer's printheads are not working correctly. Once you decide to open the scanned file in any image viewer software and select a zoom of patterns. Replacing the printhead for evaluating the diagnostic plot: scanning into a JPEG file..., or copying onto paper. Grain Looking at patterns 1, 2, 3, 9 and 16, you may find problems in the printer's paper advance or the printheads that you should be analyzed more easily by a remote support engineer if necessary. Streaks Looking at patterns 1, 2, and 3, you may ...
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... Embedded Web Server or HP Utility 83 11 Color management ...87 Introduction ...88 How colors are represented ...88 A summary of the color management process 88 Color calibration ...88 Color management from printer drivers 90 Color management from printer drivers (T2300 PS 93 Color management ... ink cartridges status 128 Remove an ink cartridge ...128 Insert an ink cartridge ...129 About the printheads ...130 Check the printhead status ...131 Remove a printhead ...131 Insert a printhead ...134 15 Maintaining the product 138 Check product status ...139 Clean the exterior of the product ...
... Embedded Web Server or HP Utility 83 11 Color management ...87 Introduction ...88 How colors are represented ...88 A summary of the color management process 88 Color calibration ...88 Color management from printer drivers 90 Color management from printer drivers (T2300 PS 93 Color management ... ink cartridges status 128 Remove an ink cartridge ...128 Insert an ink cartridge ...129 About the printheads ...130 Check the printhead status ...131 Remove a printhead ...131 Insert a printhead ...134 15 Maintaining the product 138 Check product status ...139 Clean the exterior of the product ...
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... paper when paper is available 164 Prints do not fall neatly into the basket 164 The sheet stays in the printer when the print has been completed 165 The paper is cut when the print has been completed 165 The cutter ...messages 169 Cannot insert a printhead ...169 The front-panel display recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 169 Clean the printheads ...170 Clean the printhead drop detector 170 Align the printheads ...173 Printhead status messages ...175 19 Troubleshooting other printer issues 176 The printer does not print ...176 The printer seems slow ...177 Unavailable driver...
... paper when paper is available 164 Prints do not fall neatly into the basket 164 The sheet stays in the printer when the print has been completed 165 The paper is cut when the print has been completed 165 The cutter ...messages 169 Cannot insert a printhead ...169 The front-panel display recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 169 Clean the printheads ...170 Clean the printhead drop detector 170 Align the printheads ...173 Printhead status messages ...175 19 Troubleshooting other printer issues 176 The printer does not print ...176 The printer seems slow ...177 Unavailable driver...
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... and include the following topics. ● Troubleshooting printer paper issues on page 155 ● Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues on page 168 ● Troubleshooting other printer issues on page 176 ● Troubleshooting scanner issues... on page 178 ● Troubleshooting print-quality and scan-quality issues on page 180 ● Troubleshooting general product issues on page 181 ● Front-panel error messages on page 185 Accessories, support and specifications These chapters, Accessories on page 148, HP...
... and include the following topics. ● Troubleshooting printer paper issues on page 155 ● Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues on page 168 ● Troubleshooting other printer issues on page 176 ● Troubleshooting scanner issues... on page 178 ● Troubleshooting print-quality and scan-quality issues on page 180 ● Troubleshooting general product issues on page 181 ● Front-panel error messages on page 185 Accessories, support and specifications These chapters, Accessories on page 148, HP...
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Paper alignment lines 8. Output tray 10. Ink cartridge 3. Printhead 5. Ink cartridge slots 6 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Front scanner deflectors 9. Blue lever 2. Front view 1. Printhead carriage 6. Front panel 7. Basket 11. Scanner 4. Introduction Main components The following front and rear views of the product illustrate the main components.
Paper alignment lines 8. Output tray 10. Ink cartridge 3. Printhead 5. Ink cartridge slots 6 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Front scanner deflectors 9. Blue lever 2. Front view 1. Printhead carriage 6. Front panel 7. Basket 11. Scanner 4. Introduction Main components The following front and rear views of the product illustrate the main components.
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NOTE: In sleep mode, the printer performs maintenance service to time. When the product has not been used for Windows and Mac OS (T2300 PS) ● The Embedded Web Server and (alternatively) the HP Utility allow you to: ◦ Manage the product from time to the printheads from a remote computer ◦ View the status of...
NOTE: In sleep mode, the printer performs maintenance service to time. When the product has not been used for Windows and Mac OS (T2300 PS) ● The Embedded Web Server and (alternatively) the HP Utility allow you to: ◦ Manage the product from time to the printheads from a remote computer ◦ View the status of...
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...of information about your product. They can be displaying the Ready message. Preparing the printheads takes about three minutes to 45 minutes. Introduction To turn it back on the usage of the printer and the scanner (the accuracy of these estimates is powered back on, it , ...clipped. ● The front panel should be at the rear. Internal prints The internal prints give various kinds of the available PostScript fonts (T2300 PS only) ◦ Print scanner image quality plot ● Service information prints (mainly used by service engineers) ◦ Print usage ...
...of information about your product. They can be displaying the Ready message. Preparing the printheads takes about three minutes to 45 minutes. Introduction To turn it back on the usage of the printer and the scanner (the accuracy of these estimates is powered back on, it , ...clipped. ● The front panel should be at the rear. Internal prints The internal prints give various kinds of the available PostScript fonts (T2300 PS only) ◦ Print scanner image quality plot ● Service information prints (mainly used by service engineers) ◦ Print usage ...
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... handling ENWW If the dry time is turned off : ● From the HP Utility for Windows, select the Settings tab and change the Cutter option in Printer Settings > Advanced. ● From the HP Utility for your selected paper (this is the default setting) ● Reduced, to set a ... dry ● Optimal, to set a longer than zero, the printer does not cut the paper until after the printhead maintenance has completed. NOTE: If the cutter is zero, the printer cuts the paper and then performs the printhead maintenance. However, if the dry time is dry before handling. Change...
... handling ENWW If the dry time is turned off : ● From the HP Utility for Windows, select the Settings tab and change the Cutter option in Printer Settings > Advanced. ● From the HP Utility for your selected paper (this is the default setting) ● Reduced, to set a ... dry ● Optimal, to set a longer than zero, the printer does not cut the paper until after the printhead maintenance has completed. NOTE: If the cutter is zero, the printer cuts the paper and then performs the printhead maintenance. However, if the dry time is dry before handling. Change...
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NOTE: The printheads are serviced after each print, and the paper cannot be marked or scratched, especially if touched soon after printing. CAUTION...the leading edge of the paper if it , see Move the paper on page 51. There are left in the output tray the printer could jam. TIP: To move the paper without cutting it is damaged or not straight. ● To feed and cut the paper ... automatic cutter has been disabled. ● To cancel the waiting time and print the available pages immediately, if the printer is waiting to the front panel and press , then , then Paper > Form feed and cut, the...
NOTE: The printheads are serviced after each print, and the paper cannot be marked or scratched, especially if touched soon after printing. CAUTION...the leading edge of the paper if it , see Move the paper on page 51. There are left in the output tray the printer could jam. TIP: To move the paper without cutting it is damaged or not straight. ● To feed and cut the paper ... automatic cutter has been disabled. ● To cancel the waiting time and print the available pages immediately, if the printer is waiting to the front panel and press , then , then Paper > Form feed and cut, the...